davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

which was at last done. and be was received A
Is years old and mustered into the United
States service at Camp Chase. Ohio, Aug IL
1861, in Co. c, which subsequently became parS
of the First Brigade, Third Division, Four
teenth Corps. His age at date of muster was
eight years, IL months and Is days. He served
for a year or more. He is now a musician a
fine talents, and gives exhibitions about the
country which are very popular and remuner-
alive. he is an enthusiastic GAR. man. and
always holds himself aud bis talents at the
service of Posts and Reunions. The following
certificate from w. w. Crannell, the historian,
is of value:
hereby certify that in the year 1888 became In
formed of the fact that Richard Lord Jones the
youngest enlisted soldier of the Revolution; thmS
said Jones was born at Colchester, Conn. May 10
1867; that he enlisted at Hartford june 20, l777,
being 10 years, one month and five Days old; that
he served three years fifer. and was honorahlv
discharged at Morristown, N j.. June %. 1880 and
that he died near New Albany, Ind. July % lS52.
And further certify that since 1883 hove bess
DESTROYS Of ascertaining the name and military
record of the youngest enlisted Union solrfter az
the late civil contest, and after careful research
am Of the opinion that the Drummer Boy Of tho
Cumberland, Mr.. Avery Brown, of e. khart.
Ind. is entitled to the honor; that said Brown
was born at DelphOs, o., Sept % 1852; that he en-
listed in the military service of the United States
at Camp Chase, Ohio, Aug. IS. 1861 being eight
years, III months and Is days old; that he served
nearly one year and nine months u Drummer.
and that he was honOrably discharged at Murfresa-
boro, Tenn, Jan. 70, 1865.
w. w. CRANNELL,
Albany, N. Y. April 20. 1887.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
The Youngest Soldier.

Comrade Avery Brown. of Elkhart, Ina,
flies his claim to be considered the youngest
soldier in the Union army, and supports 10
with what seems to be sufficient documentary
evidence. We give his picture below His
size can be estimated by comparison with that
of the drum he carries. He was born at Del
ph0s, Allen Co., o., Sept. %. 1852. and accom-
panied his townsmen TO Camp Chase as Drum
mer. The mastering officer at first refused 20
muster him, but the company declared they
would not be mustered unless he was accepted,
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
ILLINOIS,.

G. X. Carson, Sparta: Sparta Post, No. lsl, by
invitation, were the guests of Sparta W.RC.. No.
3D. on last Tuesday evening. We were received
ana entertained in such "A hospitabe manner that
the boys will always remember the event with
pleasure. We had music. toasts, responses and
fun generally, and expressed ourselves freely on
the battlcfag racket" We went home fee ing
that the " re. is "A Godsend TO us old vets. This
Corps, although organized but nine months has
now 81 ia their treasury after contributing largely
TO the relief " the widows aud orphans Of late
comrades.
Louis Wagner, Hisboro: T. ID. Hubbel Post.
No. aO3, Is enjoying grand boom. From far and
near come forth old comrades aud join our Post.
NO one ever dreamed would reach l07 mem
bcrs In good standing. and many more applications
are on fife. Department Commander A. &. Sweet
ser paid us visit July >, and in his presence the
vote for the Dependent Pension Bin WAS taken. IL
resulted IA "a unanimous approval of the bill, 60
members voting. The address Of our Department
Commander WAS fun Of good things. lie compli-
mented the Post aud it's Adiutant for the fine
dillon and eNac form Of all official papers lunch
Of ice cream, lemonade, iced tea aud an abundance
81 cake WAS served.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

Sir Roger TichbOrne. Of England, was cured
Of rheumatism by the use of ST. Jacobs OH and
recommend IL highly. Sold by Druggists aud
Dealers everywhere
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
IOWA.
nHH

Thomas ]. Levake, Moniezuma: Wisner Post.
No l27, dedicated their new Memorial Hall re-
Gently ia tlie presence uf So0O people. This is the
hrst Memorial Hal erected ia the State of Iowa,
ana II was dedicated Ia honor of our fallen COM
rades. Tie ceremony was conducted 10y Com
mhnder J. w. johnson and the other officers Of
Nisner Post. Addresses were made 10y Capt. Al
bet Ilend aud Gen, Josiah Given. The building
cost $4,000. IL il two stories and a basement %
feet wide and 80 feet deep.
Memorial Post. No 2l6. Cresco has adopted reso-
Mtios of regret the death OF their late comrade
VIM. Judd.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
CONNECTICUT

VIM. q. Mckinley. Waterbury: Wadham Post,
No. AZ. voted unanimously in favor Of the pension
bill proposed by the Pension Committee of the
GAR. This Post challenges any Post in the state
10 produce comrade who served three years and
carried musket and did soldiers duty who
less than ID years aud two months old when he en-
listed
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
MhSSACHUSETTS.-
Ean 4 apHa,. na.st ~. K

Gen. Lander Post, No s. Lynn, were the guesl
of *. l.. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans. of Ricl
mond, Va, last week. They visited the COnfedeI
ate Soldiers Home, where they met with cords
reception, and "A number of speeches of "A fralerua
character were made On their way home the
President
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

TW BY return mail. Full Descrfntton
EGFE - - noodys New Tailor syss.Ia Of 'Ibress
tek~ IN Cutting MOODY CO., cincinnst 4, q
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
WEST VIRGINIA.

Plerpoint Post, No. o, Wellsburg voted on the
National GAR. Pension Bin June %. There were
ton was found 10 the bill The same evening siy
ecruits were mustered
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
KANSAS.

N. A. Lafon, Wilsey; The 9TH Of July was cele-
brated by the Grand Army Post al this place in a
very happy manner.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

Officers of Post No. sos, Halsey Valley: Com
mander, John Tribe; S. V. C., David Doarn: J. V.
O.. Waterman Guyles; Adj't T.. n. Marley @ NJ,
Iheophllus iulet Surg, Schuyler Il. Smith; Chap,
Henry H. For yth; o. ID, Wheeler e. Green O. c.
Millinm II. Goodyen; :. NJ. James NJ. Wesnchel ;
q. nj. -, Sylvester n. Hess
Horace Greeley Post. No. 577. Brooklyn, is COM
posed entirely OF journalists and printers.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
MINNESOTA

j. T. Andrews. Verndale: Stannard Post No I6l,
was organized at Motley recently with 30 charter
members and the following officers: Commander
Chhs. H. Hodge; : V. C., o. Davis; J. V. g., N. A.
Francisco; o. ID, H. j. Jones: .. G., I. r. Weston /;
2. NJ, j. A Clifford; Adj't. u. NJ. LRwhead; s. NJ,
w. nj. Hardy; q. NJ. s., A. NJ. Sumner.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
NFRRACKA.-
NEW YORK,

Farragut Post, No. 25 Lincoln, has adopted reso-
luiions calling upon Congress TO pass the Depend
ent Pension bill, or one Of similar character. at
it, next session.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
woRK on THE woMAN's RELIEF coRPs.

While the woman's Relief Corps never seeks 10
Increase ats membership from any society formed
10 AID the old soldier yet where such societies knock
at the door for admission the Corps extends them
the right hand of fellowship. only asking that they
honestly live up To our established laws There are
AT the present $40 Corps with "a membership of
nearly 5000 distributed Ia IS States and although
the NOnan's Relief Corps Is not five YEAR old IL
has expended SIS coo ia charity and assisted n 900
persons. Besides this. hundreds Of dollars worth
Of clothing fuel and groceries have been distributed
among destitute families 10y individual members of
the Order who appreciate The value Of the service.
rendered by the Union veterans in the time Of the
Nation peril. IL ~ acknowledged fact that the
great majority OF the veterans are men 81 limited
financial resources, and Is often the case oG not
very unlimited families, aud Of necessity find IL
about all they can do Ia provide for those who de-
pend upon them for support. and thus the woman's
Relief Corps has ample opportunity TO assist 40.
only The widow Of the soldier who sleeps on some
Southern battlefield. but many of those whose fail
ing henlth prevent them from providing for them
selves aud families. The money contributed To the
treasury OF the MomAn's Relief Corps by generous
loyal women IL checrfully distributed among the
needy soldlers and their families Statistics prove
That each year tbe demand for assistance grows
greater ~ the ranks Of the Grand Army grow less
aud more widows aud orphans are left to be pro-
vided for but the ranks of the noble Order are in
creasng, thus adding money to the treasury aud no
worthy claimant IL turned away without assistance
San francisco Chronicle
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

WIZ, you caa scc s!i round .Le world,
Most any day when il is fairi
Dye see those vessels in the bay?
i watch them all the live long day:
wish we had spy glass here
To watch the ships when il is Clear"
The day was fair and beautiful:
The calm, blue sky above Us spread.
Seemed like blessing on our head;
We nearer seemed TO Heaven and God,
As there above the town we stood,
Aud saw the pleasant, heppy land
A gift of Heaven from Gods right hand.
II seemed as il no strife could come
Ger this fair land of ours again,
10 bring the blight, disease and death,
That follow in wars dreadful train.
~ silver stars in fields of bluel
May thy pure light a beacon be-
To guide our good ship safely through.
Mass y -
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

How to save re-shingling stop leaks
sfectually and cheaply In roofs of all
kinds, or lay new roofs.'' Particu-
liars free If you mention this paper.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The National tribune., 1887-07-14
TENNESSEE & GEORGIA.

An immense eoncourse Of people from Georgia
aud Alabama celebrated the sth at Talapoosa Ga
Union and Confederate soldiers marched arm In.
arm. Letters were read from w. NJ. Kelly and
Others, aud there were speeches by A. H. COY
senator Joseph Il. Brown nBd Gov. Gordon The
speeches aud letters full of patriotic fervor
aud advice 10 the people 10 Diversity their indus
tries and develop tlie wonderful mineral resource.
OF tie Talapoosa region
The National tribune., 1887-07-14

DEAR TRIBUNE: June the Ladies' Aid Asso-
c.ation held picnic at the Soldiers Home Chel-
sea. Mass. ] think that every one enjoyed il very
much, indeed. We had the pleasure OF listening
10 reading by Oliver Wendell Holmes; also sing
ing by Mrs. West. oil Boston. wish to speak OF
the kindness and attention shown ~ by the in
males OF the Home, especially the AdjHant who
was kind enough To look up special ones whom
much desired 10 see. The following lines are a
tribute To the Home:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
ROUGH ON RAILROADS.
Sections of Michigan and Indiana Experi-
ence the Worst Storm in Several
Years.
Blockades Reported in Many Places, and
Cold Weather Likely to Further I'm
pede Traffic.
frye Men, Hemmed in by Ice on
Jamaica Bay in Danger of Being
Frozen.
Serious Eire--St. Louis Vinegar
Works Burned.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Jan. 2.-The
present storm on the railroads is the worst
in this locality in five years. Fortunately
the weather is not very cold, or the roads
would be unable to move train. There is
more than five feet of snow OH level,
while in the ravines it is some six feet deep.
The Michigan Central road had to abandon
several passenger trains. one at Miles, going
west, and two east-bound trains here Three
WeSt-bound passenger trains became stalled
in drifts five miles east of here, and it re-
Quired nearly all day. with five engines, to
bring them on to this city. Last nights
eaSt-bOund trains had another bad time.
The New Y ork express became caught near
New Buffalo, and the Grand Rapids train
following crashed into its rear,
damaging a Wagner sleeping car and
injuring Fireman King and the
porter. No freight trains are running on
this line. On the Wabash road much the
same trouble is being experienced Three
engineers were required to take out the
regular day train, which had not reached
indianapolis after twenty hours of hard
fighting i'll the snow. Tonight the weather
is getting colder. and bids fair to make rail-
reading impossible tomorrow.
AT LA PORTE.
La PORTE, Ind. Jan. "A snow storm
here is from three feet to five feet on a level.
All trains are belated and no mails have
been received on the Chicago & West Michi-
gan road since Friday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
NELSON SPEAKS.
He Wont Work against Davis. But
Isn't For Him.

Isn't For Him.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The GLOBES
dramatic inquiry, Where. Oh! where is
Hon. Knute Nelson, and what will the
the tidings be from the Fifth district" re-
ceived an emphatic echo III W ashIngton to-
night, when the GLOBE representative
pulled the Hon. Knute'S door bell out by
the roots, but failed to extract any infor-
nation OF the whereabouts of the represent
alive of the bloody Fifth, except that he had
gone to Chicago, sab" A gentleman was
found, however, to whom Mr.. Nelson eX-
pressed himself very plainly in regard to
seatorial matters. He is represented as
saying that he should not lift his hand
against C. X. Davis, nor would he lift a
finger for him,
~ am against Davis said Mr.. Nelson in
this conversation, because he betrayed Gill
man and the northern part of the state in the
convention last fall. We came down to st.
Paul supposing Davis our friend. He cut
our Threats, now our knives are feeling for
his heart. He set up john Lovely in White s
district, and got the nomination by unprin-
Cipled means. Judge Wilson's election shows
what the people think of that. Gilman has
always worked for Davis. So have ], but |
shall not again. Davis cares only for himself
His best friends are only means to an end. l
should have been glad to have stood by Davis
in his fight, but after his conduct in the state
convention l can't. shan't do thing against
him, but shall do nothing for him. l shall
keep away from Minnesota and let my friends
do as they please, undisturbed by requests OF
recommendations from me- l suppose Davis
will be elected, but he will find out that he
has lost friends in Northern Minnesota
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
In IMMINENT DANGER.
Five Unknown HIen Nemmed in by
Ice in Jamaica EaY.

RoCKAwAY BEACH, L. l., Jan. a.
Fears are entertained for the safety of five
unknown men in open boats, hemmed in
by ice in Jamaica bay. 1t is impossible for
them to stand the exposure much longer,
and unless speedily succored they will
freeze to death. Three of the men. who
were evidently on duck-shooting eXpedi-
ton, boarded train for Rockaway Beach
at the aqueduct station and rode to the sea-
board station, when they hired boat at
the dock and row ed out half way across the
bay towards Ruff1e bar. when the tide began
to run out, causing large quantities of ice
to surround them and prevent their making
any Roadway. The men, as well as could
be seen from the shore, made great efforts
to get out of their unfortunate predicament.
but up to $50 o'clock this evening they had
made but little Roadway and were being
carried toward the inlet by the tide. They
have already been out over four hours. 1t
is feared that the other two men will sue
cumb to the terrible cold to which they are
exposed. The men at the seaside landing
and other points adjacent to that portion
of the bay have used every effort to aid
them, but the large quantity of ice floating
IN shore makes it impossible to take the
boat through it,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
Temperance and social Purity.

CHICAGO, Jan. "A new movement
was started in Chicago to-day, the chief
promoters being Rev. DR.. Bolton, of the
Clark Street Methodist Episcopal church,
and Mr.. J. r. Hobbs, ex-president of the
board of trade The new departure was
public meeting, the first of a series in the
joint interest of temperance and social
purity. 1t is intended to have the meetings
partisan and non-sectarian. Miss
Frances Willard. president of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance union,
made the inaugural address. 1t was mainly
an appeal for improvement in women's
legal protection. The hall was well filled
while Miss Willard was speaking. SINH
lar meetings will be held every Sunday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
TIE sENATnRSEtzP.
The Friends Of Davis Confident, Bui
MOI Absolutely Certain.

There is little of value to add to what
has already been printed about the senator
ship. There is large amount of talk,
but when it is sifted down there is little
that can be relied upon. 1t is simply the
opinion of each man, who really has moth
ing definite upon which to base his calcutta
tons. The men who are managing the
canvass in the respective interests of Davis
and Mcmillan have nothing to say as to
figures The Davis men simply say that
they have enough to elect their man. while
the Mcmillan men aSSert-with bold show
of contidence-that Davis hasn't enough
votes to elect if no caucus is held or a break
is made None of the Mcmillan men will
say directly that the senator will refuse to
90 into caucus. but their every action indi-
Gates that they do not intend to De bound
by any caucus. They are simply holding
back until the last moment to see if there
will not be a favorable turn in their direc-
ton. 1t is the general impression that if it
is plain, when the time for the caucus az
rives, that Davis has sufficient strength to
control it. the Mcmillan men will quietly
stay away and trust to their chances in the
open session. Mcmillan will not commit
himself on this point. He will not say
that. under certain contingencies, his sup
porters
WOULD BOLT THE CAUCUS,
neither will he say that they intend to stay
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
CATTLE COMPANY FAILS.
The Dolores Land and Cattle Com
panY Mikes an AsslEniuenI.


panY Makes an Assignment.
AUSTIN, Jan. 2.-The Dolores Land and
Cattle company of Texas, which was char
tered during last year with stated capital
of S27, 600, 600, made an assignment there
yesterday. The company, as chartered,
was composed of w. S. Caruthers and
George A. Seabright, with LOCO shares
each. Recently, however, Mr.. Caruthers
disposed of his interest to the members of
the company. In Dun's register of Janu-
airy. 1856, George A. Seabrght's live stock
interests at Cheyenne rated at over $3.50, 600
and the Seabright Cattle company's inter-
ests, also in Wyoming, at S700, 600. 1t
is understood that Seabright has dis
posed of his Wyoming interests,
but not without considerable shrinkage.
The papers of assignment, as filed and
signed by Messrs. Seabright and A. Flab-
bins, show in round figures liabilities Of
$500. 600. The principal creditors are John
F. Coad, of Omaha. $50, 600; Julia A.
Fletcher, of Chicago, $50, 600, each secured
by mortgages; George A. Seabright. $780,
900. without security; the Texas National
bank, of San AntOria, $780, 900; security,
fifty shares of the stock of the company;
the State National bank of Austin, 81, 400,
with Mr.. Seabright as endorser, and sundry
holders of 100 first mortgage bonds of the
company amounting to about $120, 900
sold in open market), secured by the real
and personal property of the company. The
company also owes $4,000 in attorneys
fees. The assets. is is claimed, are $780,
900. The assignment creates great surprise
and regret, on account of the high stand
ing of the persons concerned in the enter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03

his particular views may follow in execu-
tive session, but at last nights meeting the
plan of obtaining a vote in the caucus, to
ascertain the respective strength of each
candidate. was abandoned. A committee
is to be appointed. which is to be the exec
utive committee of the farming element in
the house, to which all proposed bills are to
be submitted for consideration,
and if necessary, amendment be-
fore their introduction into the
house. The committee will have power to
throw out any bills. Mr.. Donnelly is to
open the meeting with a few preliminary
remarks. He was called upon last night
and was questioned about his preference
for speaker. He replied that he preferred
that it would remain secret, because he did
moi wish to do anything which would in
terfere with the caucus. Mr.. Donnelly
doesn't know who will preside over the
caucus.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
A MILLION ARE DIES.
John s. Newberry. the Well-knOVx
Capitalist, Decd.


Capitalist, Decd.
DETROIT, Jan. John S. Newberry
died this afternoon at 4 o'clock in. his 61st
year. He was member of the firm of
Newberry & Mcmillan, capitalists, and was
interested in a great many railroad and
other enterprises in this city and state, hay
ing established the Michigan car works.
being secretary and treasurer of the Detroit
Bay City & Albany railroad, and director
of the Detroit. Mackinaw Il Marquette
road, the Detroit National bank, the
Detroit Transportation company, the
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation
company, the Vulcan furnance at Newberry,
i'll Chippewa county, the Detroit Car Wheel
company and the Bough steam forge. He
was nephew of the late Walter Newberry,
of Chicago from whose estate he was to
receive $4,000 Recently he gave
$4,000 for the Detroit art museum
and with Mr.. James Mcmillan
gave 500, 900 for the establishment
Of free homeopathic hospital. In 1878
lie was elected to congress. and in 1881 was
prominently urged for secretary of the Gar
field cabinet. He was known as one of
the foremost lawyers in the country. His
estate is estimated as worth about S3,000.-
600. He leaves a widow, three sons and a
daughter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
BIG SUBSCRIPTION.
George w. Murray Contributes
R1A nnA Tn Ito anna1n Eu,,d-

George w. Murray Contributes
$4,000 to the Logan Fund.
WASHINGTON, Jan. at has been de-
cided to invest the Logan fund in United
States per cent bonds and Capt. George
E. Lemon will purchase at once, as first
installment, $50, worth of such bonds,
have them registered in Mrs. Logan's name
and deliver them to her. A subscription of
SO. 600 was received from Montreal with
the following letter:
The Albemarle, Montreal. Dec. 90, 1885,
Friend Lemon, Washington, d. C.-Dear Sir:
Feeling and knowing that we have lost the
best friend we may ever expect to have, a
soldier, statesman, and, more than all, u
gentleman, ] take pleasure in contributing to
the fund for Mrs. Logan $40, 500. Please no.
tify me where and to whom I shall send
check. Respectfully,
GEORGE w. MURRAY,
United States Minister.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
rs F0THERgNGHaNI GUILTYq
WittrOck Expected to Make u State
IMemt Which Will Clear the Mes

ST. LOUIS, Jan. Erred Wittrock,
Thomas Weaver and w. w. Haight, the
latter of whom was brought here from
Louisville yesterday, were photographed
at the four courts to-day. These are the
only members of the tran robbery gang
who will be prosecuted in this city. All
the others who were arrested have been re-
leased, with the exception of Oscar Cook,
who will answer to the court i'll Kansas
City, All the stolen money found in the
possession of Kinney, Mrs. Haight and
others has been received, and as they knew
nothing of the robbery until their arrest,
the express company considers that nothing
is to be gained by prosecuting them. AS
to Fotheringham the detectives and officials
of the express company have little to say.
1t is pretty generally believed, however,
that Wittrock's contemplated official"
statement of the robbery will remove all
suspicion that he (Fotheringham) was in
any way voluntarily connected with the
robbery.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-03
They Need Relief.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Jan. 2.-The Fort
Worth Gazette published to-day the official
report of the convention of county judges
from counties in the drought district of
Texas. held at Albany, Tex. Twenty
counties were represented in the conven-
ton. The number of people in these coun-
ties now in need of assistance is placed at
80. 900, while thousands more are without
seed to plant during the coming year. An
appeal is made to the state and national
legislatures and to the country. at large tc
furnish at once $50 900 to relieve them.